The Girl He Craves

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Sophie’s pov

Aiden looked stunned for a few seconds until his face flushed with red and he awkwardly lifted his hand in his hair.

He scratches the back of his head and tore his gaze away from mine before clearing his throat.

“I’m not a stalker Sophie, I swear I’m not some kind of creep.” He then brought that hand to his chin and scratched it as he brought his eyes back to mine.

He looked as awkward as ever, face bright with red.

He cleared his throat a couple of times and laughed

awkwardly. “I suppose I should explain why I have a picture of you in my drawer.”

I nod, holding Ash on my lap as he played with my tresses.

Aiden sighed and started. “I had it for good luck. I couldn’t have you in my life so I resorted for-

He then winces. “Come to think of it, I do sound a bit creepy.”

He groaned, lifting his head to the ceiling. “I swear when it comes to you Sophie I never think properly.”

He then looks back at me, looking embarrassed. “I’m not even sure where to start to explain to you why I have a picture of you in my drawer.” He scratched his ears.

He was squirming and for the first time, Aiden wasn’t

composed. He was awkward and I found it oddly adorable.

To tease him more and make him even more awkward, I lift a brow and said. “How about you start by explaining to me where you got that picture?”

I tilt my head and stared into the ocean swirls that warmed my belly. “I don’t recall taking it.”

but here. His

can manage to

sat down beside me, turning his body in a way to face me. His hand reached out to hold my arm and he clears

not look at me any differently. I

held my

my best to ignore that feeling and

that I would not

a

“I took that photo Sophie,” His neck crawled with a fiery blush that spotted on his cheeks. “You were so beautiful that day and I just couldn’t help myself. I know it

want to capture it. I kept that photo ever since. Bringing it along wherever I go. I’m

I loved staring at you. It brought me comfort in jail and during those bad times. It gave

lips and stared at the side of his face. He was embarrassed

did he know that knowing that I brought comfort and hope to him was the sweetest and one of the best things he had

liked to see him

even more.

Liking the way I was making Aiden squirm wasn’t a bad thing at

was angry and sad and went on the field. Little did I know a stalker was lurking. Even though that said stalker was the

his cheeks redder than it was seconds ago. He looked ready to

I bit into my bottom lip and continued to tease him.” Who would’ve thought your daddy was a stalker then Ash. A mean

okay. You looked beautiful and I couldn’t

to see if I was okay after

didn’t check up on me, only stated at me from afar and took a picture of me.” I rolled

to keep the bully appearance baby. I couldn’t show

to be a bully at all.” I shook my

cupcake.”I pouted.

cringed, scratching his chin. “I was a real jerk back

eyes. “Is that even a question? You were the biggest one and you still

battered. “Damm baby, ease up on this

only been a few years and you’re not even that old. “I

the bed. “Okay, wait here, I’ll be right back.” He said